Director of Contract Administration

Client is a world leading ISR and defense Electronics Company providing Multi-Sensor Intelligence, Surveillance and Integrated Protection Systems, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR), early-warning command & control apparatus, For War Fighters, Homeland Security, self-protection and self-defense, and fire-control solutions.

Director of Contract Administration

Client is a world leading ISR and defense Electronics Company providing Multi-Sensor Intelligence, Surveillance and Integrated Protection Systems, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR), early-warning command & control apparatus, For War Fighters, Homeland Security, self-protection and self-defense, and fire-control solutions.

They are actively searching for a Director of Contracts Administration/Subcontract who will be responsible for the management and administration of a wide range of contracts.

The successful candidate will be:

• Responsible for preparation, negotiation and administration of government and commercial customer contracts
• Ensure proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications
• Responsible for communications with government contracting officers and prime contractor contracts POC
• Champion contract policy and procedure revisions and process improvement
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS, agency supplements and Public Laws and communicate relevant changes and updates to staff and management
• Ensure efficient, effective and complaint performance during the entire contract lifecycle including interpretations of contractual requirements, risk mitigation and management, change management and conflict resolution
• Provide guidance to project/program managers to ensure contractual compliance
• Provide support to executives by providing review of government solicitations to analyze protocols and resources needed to comply with proposed obligations
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate information and documentation related to government contracts
• Participate in proposal preparation, review and bid/no bid analysis
• Review, interpret and recommend acceptance, revisions and exceptions to contracts and contract modifications to ensure that prices, delivery schedule, specifications and terms and conditions are consistent with those proposed
• Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs) and subcontract agreements for customers
• Responsible for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Responsible of maintaining SAM registration, SAM certifications and CPARs ratings
• Raise all potential contract compliance issues to CEO
• Work closely with project managers, accounting / finance and other functional departments

Job Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the area of government contract administration
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFAR, agency supplements and other related government regulations and Laws
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with all contract
  types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FP LOE, etc.)
• Experience in both prime contractor and subcontractor environments
• Experience with foreign companies/entities desirable
• Hands-on negotiation and contract administration skills and experience
• Experience in administration of Federal Supply Schedule contracts, IFF administration, audit support, maintenance of ORCA certification and registration in SAM
• Understanding of
  Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues
• Ability to understand and communicate how terms and conditions affect pricing, schedules and company risk
• High degree of independent and creative judgment in resolving contractual issues
• Excellent teambuilding and management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Security experience or certification as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) desirable
• Bachelor Degree required. Advanced degree desired
• Minimum of 7
  -10 years’ experience required. 10-15 years of experience desired
• Experience managing contracts valued at $50M and up is required
• Eligibility for a US…